{"id":20658,"date":"2023-09-21T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=20658"},"modified":"2023-09-18T04:20:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T04:20:25","slug":"interview-with-seokjun-an-from-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/interview-with-seokjun-an-from-united-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Seokjun An from United States"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Seokjun An is a graphic design student at the esteemed School of Visual Arts in NYC where his unending love for design drives him in search of creative inspiration.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q1. Please give us a brief bio of yourself and your creative background.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hi, I’m Seokjun An, but you can call me Jun. I come from South Korea and I’m currently studying graphic design at the School of Visual Arts in the bustling center of New York City. My unwavering passion for design and creativity constantly drives me to seek fresh knowledge and artistic inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2. What made you become\/why did you choose to become a creative?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My relentless drive to excel and progress in my field led me to the prestigious MUSE Creative Awards. It instantly captivated my attention, representing a remarkable opportunity to showcase my talents and achievements on a worldwide scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q3. Tell us more about your business\/company, job profile, and what you do.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an international student pursuing my degree in graphic design at the renowned School of Visual Arts (SVA), I am currently gearing up for my senior year. My aspirations lie in becoming a trendy and passionate designer in the field, with a particular focus on product design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q4. What does \u201ccreativity\u201d mean to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I firmly believe that “creativity” serves as a bridge between individuals, enabling them to manifest their imaginative thoughts to the world. In reality, everyone possesses the capacity for creative thinking. Nevertheless, not everyone takes the initiative to share their ideas, often held back by the uncertainty of whether their concepts will be well-received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q5. To you, what makes a \u201ccreative\u201d idea and\/or design?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hold the belief that creative ideas are born from a fusion of inspiration and conceptualization. Based on my personal experience, I have found that crafting innovative ideas and designs becomes significantly more attainable when I establish a strong connection with my initial concept and subsequently translate it into visual form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This transformative process often necessitates thorough research into the subject matter I wish to design and the gathering of diverse sources of inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winning Entry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many travelers face challenges when searching for authentic souvenirs while traveling, often resulting in regrettable purchases \u2026 (Read more at MUSE Creative Awards<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about this interview<\/a> with Wen-Chia Chang from the United States, the Gold Winner of the 2023 MUSE Creative Awards.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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